Want to be a part of our School's Demo team for 2016/2017 tournament year? We are looking for 9-12 leaders who want to take it to the next level.
There will be 3 auditions:
Wednesday, July 20 at Leadership class at 6:00 pm;
Thursday, July 21 during the final hour of camp at 2:00 pm and
Monday, July 25 during leadership class at 6:00 pm
Our goal is have demo team practice on alternating Fridays, Saturday, or Mondays this Fall based on a vote of members. Once decided, mandatory attendance would be expected.
Requirements:
Leadership member
Attend a minimum of 1 leadership workouts and 1 tradiitional training class each week (no exceptions)
Regularly advance in rank at all promotional test events
Compete at all regional and in-school tournaments (including August 13)
Outstanding bevhavior!!
Be willing to purchase black uniform
All ranks may audition (ages 7 and above)
Incentive: Stay tuned for additional perks for the lucky members that are selected for the regional competition team including $$ for competition.
July Xtreme Campers - our July camp is starting on Monday, July 18 - hours are 9-3 pm. Please arrive as timely as you can each morning so we can get started as a group. Wear your black Warrior Camp t-shirt and either white or black pants with belt. If you haven't picked up your t-shirt yet, please get it from Mrs. Ewing asap. We have an extra special visitor, Mr. Riley Pederson who join us for a part of a morning later next week to help be "xtreme"!! He is a several time World Champion in both XMA and Traditional competitions. Before he visits, however, we have several things to learn and practice. Bring your "A" Game each and every day.
Wednesday at camp will be Buddy Day. Each buddy is only $20 for the whole day, bring a lunch, water bottle and if a student, bring your long staff and bag gloves. ALSO bring your water gun AND Water (gallon milk jugs work great). On Buddy Day wear shorts and a different t-shirt as we will be heading to the park in the morning. Feel free to bring a change of clothes to put on when we get back. Taekwondo, long staff and warrior training will occur in the afternoon for all attendees. Not already going to our camp, talk to one of the campers and come as their "buddy".
Friday at 2:40 pm (Sharp!) we will be putting on a performance for the parents as camp concludes! Doors will open at 2:30 pm (don't be late)… Bring your cameras.
The following students are registered for July camp:
Jaxon
Joshua
Hollie
May
Ann Marie
Kate
Christian
Reese
Hannah
Ana Rose
Jake
Morgan
Tlaloc
Quentin
Xavia
Jadyn
Tessa
Emily
Ashley
Nathan B
Johnny
Kyleigh
Avianna
Bring your gear bags. Upon arrival, all gear bags will be put in Studio B. Parents, be SURE all pads, weapons, water bottles, EVERYTHING is labeled with your child's name. Also bring a lunch every day. Start hydrating now.
NEXT BIG EVENT:
JULY 30 - In-house Mini Tournament - Sign up asap. This event will be our Tournament year fundraiser to help fund Class C competition in our school. We need everyone involved to make the tournament year a success. This is a perfect way to learn "how" to compete, the process, expectations, etc. Also an excellent way for our judges to fine-tune along with training our new score/time keepers. For everyone that registers for combat sparring competition, you will be invited to be a part of an additional event of round robbin combat sparring for the ultimate school champ. Just for fun.
New events and class times can be found at www.atataekwondo.com and all the current happenings updated daily at www.facebook.com/masterblackata Be sure to "check-in" on FB at our location during July - with your photo. Every check-in helps a country in need with 50 gallons of clean water. #givewater Thank you. Questions, let us know.
